Ashlyn Watkins

About Ashlyn Watkins

Hi I\'m Ashlyn! A strategic and people-focused Talent Acquisition Partner with 5+ years of experience leading full-cycle recruitment across Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Engineering, Product, and more. I have proven success hiring domestically and internationally. Known for consultative partnerships with hiring teams, delivering exceptional candidate experiences, and contributing to broader people initiatives like recruitment marketing, onboarding and process optimization. I have a strong passion to help make the world a better place and currently doing that through recruiting. The countless hours of sourcing the perfect candidates, interviews, and coordinating with the hiring team all become worth it when I fill a role and help someone land a life-changing opportunity.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Partner

   ICIMS

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Successfully recruited across all departments, including Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Operations, Engineering, Product, and Legal, adapting hiring strategies to each function’s unique needs- Strategically filled roles across global regions, including the US, India, EMEA, and Mexico, tailoring recruitment strategies to regional talent markets and compliance considerations- Acted as a consultative partner to hiring managers and department leaders, providing market insights, interview guidance, and strategic hiring recommendations- Delivered consistently positive candidate and hiring manager experiences by streamlining communication, setting clear expectations, and providing timely updates- Owned and optimized recruitment marketing efforts, including maintaining and updating the careers site to reflect employer brand and drive quality applicant traffic- Stepped in to lead onboarding sessions during a team member’s maternity leave, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires and maintaining continuity in the onboarding process.

Education

• St. Cloud State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Third-Party Logistics (3pl)
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership
• Retail
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Time Management
• Cashiering
• Management
• Event Planning
• Communication
• Social Networking
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Public Speaking